had significant trouble with my tow vehicle's top end. I couldn't get much more than 13 mph towing, so I decided to turn the rig around and head back home. By the time I got home, it was getting too late in the day to hook the boat up to my back-up tow viehicle, the F250.

But seriously folks, I'm pert-near ready. I've started her up on muffs, polished it, 303'd it, installed and wired my new GPS (saved the fun part [transducer] till last) and have her pretty much all checked out and loaded with gear. Now if I can find a day/juggle the admiral's sporatic weekend work schedule along with the kids' sports activiities, I can get wet.

Some pictures of this past Saturday's Advil filled polishing fun...

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2008 240LS - "Lee'Sure Time"

Greg,

   Looks real nice.  Good Luck.  One question ... is that you in the reflection or is that Mark B??

 

V 

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Another Panic Attack
Another Brand
Coatesville, PA
"Life is mind over matter, if you don't mind nothing matters!

Looks good...now it brings me to the question of "reflecto-porn"

Also someone's alittle OCD with the grass mowing

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The grass and the boat look great!  You coming down for Memorial Day?

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2006 235 CCR, "Mommy's Diamond" Fairwinds Marina, Magothy River

vince penderghest:

is that you in the reflection or is that Mark B?? 

too funny, he was on the other side

Tony Campitelli:

Also someone's a little OCD with the grass mowing

You and Wifey think so, but it's really not that tough to get results like that...I have an Exmark ZTR with a 60" deck which cuts and leaves those happy stripes

Jay Thompson:

The grass and the boat look great!  You coming down for Memorial Day?

Thanks Jay. We're planning on coming down but not sure which day(s)...I took a 4 day weekend that weekend. I'm going to need some local help on the area/navigation since it'll probably be our 1st time by ourselves on the bay/river(s).

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2008 240LS - "Lee'Sure Time"

The boat looks incredible, but what did you use to get that awesome shine on both the gel coat and chrome? I use Nautical Ease on mine, but doesn't look that good.   Kathy Runge

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2007 250CR
Runge's Raft

Looks great!  I spent all week polishing and waxing our 240LS as well.  I love the Crownline lettering you have (I think they call it Crystal caps)... I am going to find a Crownline dealer that will order up the parts for me then i am going to pull off my letter/logo and go with the new ones.

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2007 Crownline 240LS Merc MAG350-BIII
-Corsa thruhull, Social Swim, Sport package, Factory Tower
- HeaterCraft heater
-Mercury Smartcraft SC1000 Tach and Speedo
... in need of a name. :(
Towed with a 2008 Nissan Armada LE 4x4
Redmond, Washington

Peter Runge:

The boat looks incredible, but what did you use to get that awesome shine on both the gel coat and chrome? I use Nautical Ease on mine, but doesn't look that good.   Kathy Runge

Thanks Kathy...I use Gel-Coat Labs products (properboatcare dot com). I applied the one step Micro-Polish and Sealant with a 6" random orbital machine then buffed it in/off with Dragon Fiber microfiber towels. As far as chrome, stainless, etc., I like Meguiars Marine Metal Polish.

Greg

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2008 240LS - "Lee'Sure Time"

Greg Taylor:

I am going to find a Crownline dealer that will order up the parts for me

Greg,

When I ordered the boat (end of summer 2007), Crownline had my logo/lettering style available in gold also...if that interests you.

Greg

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2008 240LS - "Lee'Sure Time"

Greg, Let us know when you'll be around and we'll make sure you get to where you need to be.  Where do you plan to launch?

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2006 235 CCR, "Mommy's Diamond" Fairwinds Marina, Magothy River

Jay Thompson:

Greg, Let us know when you'll be around and we'll make sure you get to where you need to be.  Where do you plan to launch?

Jay, 

Do you all stay around the Magothy for the weekend or other places too? I've been following John Martinez's question regarding public ramps (Magothy, Severn, etc.) and it looks like it's slim pickins. I did launch at Sandy Point for my sea trial...nice place with alot of nice ramps...that's why I asked where you all will be primarily.

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2008 240LS - "Lee'Sure Time"

Greg Ball:

Jay Thompson:

Greg, Let us know when you'll be around and we'll make sure you get to where you need to be.  Where do you plan to launch?

Jay, 

Do you all stay around the Magothy for the weekend or other places too? I've been following John Martinez's question regarding public ramps (Magothy, Severn, etc.) and it looks like it's slim pickins. I did launch at Sandy Point for my sea trial...nice place with alot of nice ramps...that's why I asked where you all will be primarily.

Since I'm north of Phila, I may just drive down the eastern shore of Maryland and launch from Kent County near Rock Hall.  It's an easier tow and I think it will put me in just across the Bay from the Magothy.

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John & Connie Martinez
"Two Yutes"
2001 266 CCR
Newtown, PA

John Martinez:

Greg Ball:

Jay Thompson:

Greg, Let us know when you'll be around and we'll make sure you get to where you need to be.  Where do you plan to launch?

Jay, 

Do you all stay around the Magothy for the weekend or other places too? I've been following John Martinez's question regarding public ramps (Magothy, Severn, etc.) and it looks like it's slim pickins. I did launch at Sandy Point for my sea trial...nice place with alot of nice ramps...that's why I asked where you all will be primarily.

Since I'm north of Phila, I may just drive down the eastern shore of Maryland and launch from Kent County near Rock Hall.  It's an easier tow and I think it will put me in just across the Bay from the Magothy.

John there is a ramp at Kent Narrows across from Red Eyes but I think it's small. To access it you might have to go west over the narrows and than take the first exit

 

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John,

Are you going for a day over the holiday weekend or planning on overnighting on the Mag.?

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2008 240LS - "Lee'Sure Time"

Greg Ball:

John,

Are you going for a day over the holiday weekend or planning on overnighting on the Mag.?

Definitely overnighting (unless the weather is crappy).  Right now I expect to get there on Saturday and stay at least through Sunday afternoon.  I'll play it ear as to whether to leave on Sunday or Monday.

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John & Connie Martinez
"Two Yutes"
2001 266 CCR
Newtown, PA